A Higher Monthly Payment, but Less Square Footage | The Seattle Times By Kevin Harper October 19, 2023 Uncategorized The decline in the inventory of existing homes for sale has made new homes a much bigger slice of the market. New home sales have consumed about one-Ā … Share on: Post navigation Previous PostMortgage applications sink to 1995 levels as rates soar Next PostHigher mortgage rates will complicate housing affordability in 2024: Fannie Mae